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A system of writing evolved by Sumerians is known as ______

A) Pictograms B) Cuneiform
C) Hieroglyphic D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Cuneiform

Explanation:

The Sumerians were the first to evolve a proper system of writing called cuneiform. The script is wedge-shaped. Henry Rawlinson a British officer, deciphered the cuneiform script. He discovered by chance an inscription known as the behistun inscription. Relentless work of almost 12 years by Henry Rawlinson on this inscription, he managed to decipher the cuneiform script.

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Q:

The normal blood pressure in human beings is

A) 80/120 B) 120/80
C) 80/110 D) 110/90
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 120/80

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When the European union formed nations began to?

A) eliminate their home governments. B) abolish many geographic boundaries.
C) create one unified education system. D) cooperate on law enforcement.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) cooperate on law enforcement.

Explanation:

When the European union formed nations began to cooperate on law enforcement. The European Union is set up with the aim of ending the frequent and bloody wars between neighbours, which culminated in the Second World War.

 

As of 1950, the European Coal and Steel Community begins to unite European countries economically and politically in order to secure lasting peace. The six founding countries are Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. The 1950s are dominated by a cold war between east and west.

 

The historical roots of the European Union lie in the Second World War. Europeans are determined to prevent such killing and destruction from ever happening again.

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Q:

What is backup?

A) Connect his network to more component B) Copy to save a data from original source to other destination
C) Filter an old data from new data D) Access data from tape
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Copy to save a data from original source to other destination

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Q:

Which of the following is an element

A) alumina B) brass
C) graphite D) silicon
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) silicon

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Q:

Where does the chemical reactions called Mellaird reaction takes place?

Answer

In cooking

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Q:

If a Siren sounds for every 5 seconds, how many times will it sound in ¾ of an hour?

A) 541 times B) 540 times
C) 450 times D) 275 times
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 541 times

Explanation:

There are 60 minutes in an hour.

In ¾ of an hour there are (60 × ¾) minutes = 45 minutes.

In ¾ of an hour there are (60 × 45) seconds = 2700 seconds.

Siren sounds for every 5 seconds.

In 2700 seconds = 2700/5 = 540 times.

The count start after the first sound, the Siren will sound 541 times in ¾ of an hour.

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Q:

Who is the inventor of  printing press?

A) Johann Gutenberg B) William Lee
C) George Eastman D) R.W Thomson
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Johann Gutenberg

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